regulatory agency
nounUK /ˌreɡjʊˈleɪtəri ˈeɪdʒənsi/
US /ˈreɡjələtɔːri ˈeɪdʒənsi/
A group that makes sure people and companies follow the rules.
The regulatory agency checked the factory to make sure it was safe.
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2. A government office that supervises a specific industry.
The banking regulatory agency fined the company for breaking the law.
3. An official organization that enforces safety standards.
The food regulatory agency recalled the bad medicine.
4. A body that sets and checks rules for fair play.
The sports regulatory agency banned the cheating player.